1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2004 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari Enzo (653 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Ferrari Enzo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2004 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
